We all love something sweet to round off an Easter roast. But if you’re looking for something more substantial than chocolate eggs or hot cross buns, these dessert recipes make perfect additions to your Easter menu.
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José Pizarro’s Saffron and Honey Torrijas
Simple yet beautiful, this classic Spanish dish features bread soaked in milk infused with saffron, honey, cardamom and orange then tipped in egg and fried – comparable to French toast with a richer depth of flavour.
Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding
Looking for a way to use your leftover hot cross buns? This clever bread and butter recipe is versatile and customisable, so you can add your own touches like dried fruit or crystallised ginger for an extra hit of flavour.
Fitwaffle’s Chocolate Egg Cheesecake
No oven space? You can still create an decadent dessert with this brilliant no-bake recipe. Better still, it can be made up to three days in advance and kept in the fridge until it’s time to serve.
Lindor Tiramisu
Easter is the perfect time to give your favourite classic desserts a chocolatey upgrade, and this luxurious tiramisu is the perfect example. Lindt Lindor truffles and grated dark chocolate are the perfect topping to complement the layers of coffee-infused sponge and mascarpone cream.
Mary Berry’s Chocolate Steamed Pudding with Chocolate Sauce
For more chocolate on chocolate, look no further than this light yet rich and indulgent steamed pudding form queen of baking Mary Berry.
Passionfruit and Milk Chocolate Pavlova
The sweetness of passionfruit curd pairs perfectly with milk chocolate in this show-stopping centrepiece of a dessert.
Alison Roman’s A Bowl of Salted Chocolate Pudding
This subtle tang of the whipped cream topping, plus the flakes of sea salt, are the perfect finish on this make-ahead cold chocolate pudding that you’ll want to eat by the bowlful.
Mary Berry’s Lemon and Lime Meringue Tranche Pie
If you’re looking for some zesty citrus flavours to cut through all the Easter chocolate, this Mary Berry dessert is perfect. Using just a handful of ingredients, you’ll be able to create a centrepiece that’s both beautifully presented and easy to cut and serve.
Rick Stein’s Rhubarb Crumble
With rhubarb coming into season just in time for Easter, there’s no better time to make Rick Stein’s five-ingredient recipe for a golden, bubbling crumble.
